The preparedness of pupils in primary school education to use reading as a tool of knowledge

  • Eva Zezulková University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education
  • Martin Kaleja Silesian University in Opava, Faculty of Public Policy University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education

Abstract

Article presents problems reader's literacy within the context of communication competence. It focuses in detail on the processes of reading comprehension and reading intentions in the selected group of school-aged pupils of various kinds of primary school education. Scientific pedagogical, special educational and psychological knowledge are supplemented by an interpretation of results of current research findings. Comparative analysis procedure was used to assess an educational progress in pupils of 3rd classes in the selected areas of literacy. There were described the strengths and weaknesses of the educational reality related to the curricular postulates. Based on the results of the research there were submitted proposals and measures for the special educational theory and practice at a general, legislative and curriculum level.

Author Biographies

Eva Zezulková, University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education

Eva Zezulková (doc. Mgr., Ph.D.) works as an Assoc. Professor at University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education. She obtained her qualification in Special Education (habilitation, doctoral degree, master degree). Her research interest: people with communication disorders, inclusive approach and education, special educational needs and social care for people with handicap/disability/disadvantaged.

Martin Kaleja, Silesian University in Opava, Faculty of Public Policy University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education

Martin Kaleja (doc. PhDr. et PhDr., Ph.D.) works as an Assoc. Professor both at Silesian University in Opava, Faculty of Public Policy, Centre of Empirical Research, and at University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education. He obtained his qualification in Special Education (habilitation, doctoral degree, master degree) and Social Pedagogy. His research interest: people with psycho-social disorders in educational process, social justice, special educational needs, inclusive approach and education, multicultural education.

Published
2016-12-30
How to Cite
Zezulková, E., & Kaleja, M. (2016). The preparedness of pupils in primary school education to use reading as a tool of knowledge. Multidisciplinary Journal of School Education, 5(2 (10). Retrieved from https://czasopisma.ignatianum.edu.pl/jpe/article/view/723